Tag Archives: CIA

Turning Environmental Threats into Profits

How does one turn environmental problems into a threat for the United States and then into a profit opportunity?

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The Narrative of the Privileged American Male

Why are Republicans having such a hard time coming to grips with the electoral defeat?

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Petraeus and Serdyukov: Cupids or Stupids?

Does the ouster of Russia’s defense minister signal the return of high defense spending?

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Today’s Europe and the Twisted Benefits of Rating Agencies

Why can rating agencies do more to improve the financial health of countries than anything else?

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Drones: Backfiring on U.S. Strategy

Do drone attacks violate international humanitarian law?

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Afghanistan, Vietnam and Realism

Is President Obama’s best bet in Afghanistan to make deals with the country’s principal tribal chiefs?

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Time to Reset U.S.-India Relations

How can India and the United States build on warming bilateral relations?

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The Future of the Middle East

How has the Middle East changed over the last decade — and what does the future hold for the region?

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Iran and Intelligent Opposition

Are U.S. intelligence services a more effective counterweight to the Bush Administration than the U.S. Congress?

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The New Director of the CIA: A Historic Perspective

To whom should new CIA Director Michael Hayden look to restore the agency’s credibility?

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